Breast Cancer/recurrent cancer

Advertisement

Expert: - 4/25/2008


Question
dear doc,
 My mom has previously have breast cancer, stage 2a, 3years ago, now it re occured this january 2008 and it became stage 4, she already have metastasis in her lungs and bone, she now undergo her chemotheraphy and her medicine was taxotere, the doctor also gave her bonefrost for the strengthening of bones while under treatment. what do you think will be the percentage of her to be cured or how many years to live longer? and is there anything like food limitations or something that you musnt eat? because some testify that eating pure raw fruits and vegetables cure some cancer patients and it never returned again. thank you, i'll very much appreciate your answer. (",)

Answer
Unfortunately in this situation her cancer can not at present be cured and her prognosis is bad though her cancer may be possible to control for at least some time. For how long is impossible to tell, especially as oncology is making progress all the time.  No there are no real diet restrictions and those myths about pure raw fruits and vegetables are unfortunately just myths without foundation in reality!

Breast Cancer

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

Expertise

I`m a doctor of medicine and a specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have long experience in diagnostics and treatment of breast tumours.

Experience

I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy educated & trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps.You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 I have no restrictions on the number of questions there.

I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Brain Tumors, Colon Cancer

Education/Credentials
I'm a medical doctor and specialist in medical oncology and radiation therapy.

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.